Occupational Therapist

Bon Secours Health System; Galway; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours Health System Hospital Galway is seeking an Occupational Therapist (Basic Grade) to join an established department providing a holistic therapy service for acute and elderly patients. The role emphasises assessment, treatment and ongoing discharge planning within a private hospital setting.

The successful candidate must be CORU registered with evidence-based practice knowledge and experience in an acute hospital environment, and will participate in MDTs, ward rounds and related

Qualifications

• Be registered on the CORU Occupational Therapists Register.
• High standard of suitability and professional ability.
• Clinical knowledge of OT assessment and treatment for acute and elderly patients.
• Experience in an acute hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and review OT treatment/interventions.
• Communicate results to the team in writing and verbally.
• Attend ward rounds, team meetings and case conferences as designated.

Skills

CORU registration

Acute hospital OT

Evidence-based practice

Discharge planning

MDT collaboration

Education

CORU registration

Job description

Occupational Therapist ( Basic Grade) Permanent 33 Hours per Week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist (Basic Grade) to join the Bon Secours Health System Hospital Galway. Ireland's Largest Private Healthcare provider.

Job Purpose:

The post holder has a pivotal role in coordinating activity and resources within the Occupational Therapy department service, ensuring a holistic and appropriate therapy service is provided to patients. Responsibility for current service provision and development as part of the overall service planning and delivery.

Ideal Candidate:

• Be registered on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU.


• Demonstrate clinical knowledge of OT assessment and treatment of acute and elderly patients with medical, surgical, and cardiac conditions using evidence-based practice.


• Demonstrate experience in an acute hospital setting working with physical conditions.


• Demonstrate knowledge of current models of practice and experience in the implementation of treatment/ intervention.


• Demonstrate knowledge of complex discharge planning along side MDT.

Essential Qualifications:

• Be registered on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU.


• Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

Experience & Responsibility:

The person holding this post is required to support the principle that the care of the patient always comes first and will approach their work with the flexibility and enthusiasm necessary to make this principle a reality for every patient to the greatest possible degree. Maintain throughout the Hospital awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all hospital activities. Be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and review of treatment / intervention programs for patients according to service standards. Communicate verbally and/ or in writing results of assessments, treatment/ intervention programs and recommendations to the team and relevant others in accordance with requirements. Attend ward rounds, team meetings, case conferences, clinics, etc. as designated by Senior Occupational Therapist/Occupational Therapy Manager.

Closing date for applications: Friday -11th September 2026

Informal Enquires to:

Philomena Martin- Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer. Our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Stewardship, Service and Integrity guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and perspectives, and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

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